Hans-Karl:

Bernadotte wasn't made a marshal by accident, nor was he incompetent, as evidenced by any number of engagements, including the 17th, as you point out.So, the road to Dornburg. Was it that much more difficult than faced by the other corps commanders leading up to Jena-Auerstadt. Is that what Dupont is saying?

Bill

That was me, actually, (FWIW, as they say)

And yes, quite. Has anyone looked to see whether there was perhaps a rational explanation for the apparent lack of dispatch on Bernadotte's part?